setting you up for success
Brow pre-care
Your Path to Effortless, Natural-Looking Brows Begins Here
Perfect brows are a ritual — and it all begins with thoughtful preparation. The way your skin receives and holds pigment depends on how you care for it in the days leading up to your appointment.
These gentle steps will help ensure your brows heal smoothly and give you long-lasting, beautifully soft results.
Beforehand
- Eat a light meal beforehand
- Avoid working out, tanning, or sauna use that day
- Wear comfy clothing and allow time to relax — this is your self-care moment
- If you're menstrating, consider rescheduling as you'll be more sensitive to pain
- Arrive with no makeup, skincare, SPF, or oils on your brows.
the day of
avoid irritants and exfoliants
- No retinol, glycolic/salicylic acids, AHA/BHA products
- No harsh exfoliants or active serums near the brows
skip blood thinners
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E (unless prescribed)
no cosmetic treatments
let your natural brow grow
have questions?
If you're unsure about anything — medications, treatments or your current skin condition — feel free to reach out before your appointment. Your comfort and safety are always my priority.
setting you up for
success
Your Path to Effortless, Natural-Looking Brows Begins Here
Perfect brows are a ritual and it all begins with thoughtful preparation. This brow tattoo pre care guide is designed to help your skin receive and hold pigment beautifully. The way your skin responds to permanent makeup brow pre care in the days leading up to your appointment plays a major role in healing, longevity, and overall results.
These gentle steps will help ensure your brows heal smoothly and give you long-lasting, beautifully soft results.
- Eat a light meal beforehand
- Avoid working out, tanning, or sauna use that day
- Wear comfy clothing and allow time to relax — this is your self-care moment
- If you're menstrating, consider rescheduling as you'll be more sensitive to pain
- Arrive with no makeup, skincare, SPF, or oils on
the day of
Beforehand
avoid irritants and exfoliants
- No retinol, glycolic/salicylic acids, AHA/BHA products
- No harsh exfoliants or active serums near the brows
skip blood thinners
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E (unless prescribed)
no cosmetic treatments
let your natural brow grow
frequently asked questions
How should I prepare my brows before my appointment?
Proper brow tattoo pre care and eyebrow tattoo pre care helps ensure optimal healing and pigment retention. Keep your skin healthy and avoid anything that could make it sensitive before your brow PMU appointment. Stay hydrated, avoid sunburn or irritation, and come with your brows in their natural state if possible.
Should I stop using retinol or active skincare before brow PMU?
Yes. As part of your permanent makeup brow pre care, avoid retinol, exfoliating acids, strong resurfacing products, or treatments near the brow area for about 7 to 10 days before your appointment. These products can increase sensitivity and affect pigment retention.
Can I wax, tweeze, or laminate my brows before my appointment?
Avoid waxing, threading, lamination, or trimming your brows for at least a week before your session. Tweezing small stray hairs is fine, but major shaping is best avoided. This supports accurate mapping and proper PMU brow pre care preparation.
Should I avoid caffeine, alcohol, or blood thinners?
Try to avoid alcohol, caffeine, and non-essential blood-thinning medications or supplements for about 24 hours before your appointment if medically safe to do so. These can increase sensitivity or bleeding, which may affect how the pigment implants during your brow PMU procedure.
What if I have oily or sensitive skin?
Oily or sensitive skin is common and can still achieve beautiful brow PMU results. Let me know about your skin type and any sensitivities ahead of time so your treatment can be customized. Avoid introducing any new skincare products right before your appointment.
Can I get brow PMU if I recently had Botox or other treatments?
It is best to wait about 2 weeks after Botox or similar injections before getting brow PMU so the brow position is stable for mapping. If you plan Botox after your brows, waiting about 2 weeks post-PMU is also recommended.
What should I bring or expect on the day of my appointment?
Arrive well rested, hydrated, and with enough time so you are not rushed. You may wear your usual brow makeup if you want to show your preferred style. We will review your goals, map your brows carefully, and make sure you feel comfortable before starting.
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